2006 Honda Element vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 156 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Element | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1836 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
